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9 Best Record Stores in Brooklyn
It makes sense that New York City, with its storied musical history, plays host to some of the best record stores in the world. Despite the loss of some beloved spots in recent years, the city and its boroughs have plenty of places for both the serious vinyl junkie or the casual collector.
So whether you’re looking to add to your already massive stash or just getting started with your first few LPs, here is our guide to some of the best Brooklyn vinyl sanctuaries dedicated to the glory of analog sound.
Disclaimer: Brooklyn has many more stores and this guide isn’t comprehensive. There are also plenty of thrift stores, flea markets, junk shops, and private dealers that can be worth investigating, so the digging is never really done. Ever.
Academy Record Annex
“…as wonderfully eclectic as ever.”
The location of Academy Record Annex may have changed — it moved from Williamsburg to Greenpoint — but the store’s selection of used vinyl spanning styles and years remains as wonderfully eclectic as ever.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 Oak St, Brooklyn, NY 11222 |
| Marketplace | academyannexnyc in Marketplace |
| Academy Record Annex |
Black Gold Records
“…a diverse selection of used LPs, 7-inches, and other musical delights.”
If you want your crate-digging to come with a side of coffee, head to Black Gold in Carroll Gardens. They carry a diverse selection of used LPs, 7-inches, and other musical delights. The coffee game here is strong as is the selection of antiques they offer.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 461 Court St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 |
| Marketplace | Black_Gold_Brooklyn in Marketplace |
| @blackgoldbrooklyn |
Brooklyn Record Exchange
“…an even better selection of new and used records”
Brooklyn Record Exchange in Bushwick is brought to you by the team behind Co-Op 87. It’s larger than Co-Op’s old Greenpoint space which means an even better selection of new and used records.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 599 Johnson Ave 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11237 |
| Marketplace | BKRecordExchange in Marketplace |
| @brooklynrecordexchange |
Captured Tracks
“The Captured Tracks record store is affiliated with the independent record label of the same name…”
The Captured Tracks record store is affiliated with the independent record label of the same name, which includes buzzed-about acts like Mac DeMarco, DIIV, and Beach Fossils. The store sells LPs from those acts as well as new and used vinyl, tapes, and gear.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 195 Calyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11222 |
| Marketplace | CTshop in Marketplace |
| @capturedtracksshop |
Face Records NYC
“…everything here is on point”
If Japanese pressings are your thing, then Face Records is your place. As you would expect, everything here is on point. From the incredible selection of Japanese LPs and 45s, right down to their state-of-the-art Taguchi in-store speakers.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 176 Borinquen Pl Space 1L, Brooklyn, NY 11211 |
| Marketplace | FaceRecordsNYC in Marketplace |
| @facerecordsnyc |
Human Head Records
“…what collectors love about Human Head is the unpretentious staff and the large selection of cheap vinyl”
There are new arrivals, rare finds, and plenty of used LPs, but what collectors love about Human Head is the unpretentious staff and the large selection of cheap vinyl. You’ll find plenty of records under $5 here and there are likely to be some quality picks in there too.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 289 Meserole St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 |
| Directory | humanheadnyc in Directory |
| Marketplace | humanheadnyc in Marketplace |
| @humanheadnyc | |
| Recommendations | Donuts by J Dilla |
The Mixtape Shop
“…perfect example of what a modern record store should look like.”
The Mixtape Shop is a perfect example of what a modern record store should look like. This cafe, record store, and community hub in the heart of Bed Stuy boasts a carefully curated selection of new and used house, disco, techno, funk, soul, jazz, and Brazilian LPs and 12-inches. Check the Klipschorn and La Scala speakers powered by a rotating assortment of Dynaco and McIntosh tube amps too. Each month, they host a listening party where friends and family select some of their favorite records to share.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 1129 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 |
| Marketplace | themixtapeclub in Marketplace |
| @the_mixtape_club |
Second Hand Records NYC
“…dropping knowledge and sharing good music.”
If you’re serious about music, then Second Hand Records should be one of your first stops in Brooklyn. Owner Federico will make you feel at home whilst dropping knowledge and sharing good music.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 1165 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206 |
| Marketplace | SecondHandRecordNYC in Marketplace |
| @secondhandrecordsnyc |
Superior Elevation
“…soul, rock, reggae, jazz, Brazilian, and lots of disco.”
Superior Elevation covers a whole basement with soul, rock, reggae, jazz, Brazilian, and lots of disco. There’s a wealth of 45s and the DJs in the dance section are separated by location.
| Store Details | Where to Find Them |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 White St, Brooklyn, NY 11206 |
| Marketplace | superior-elevation in Marketplace |
| @superiorelevation |
